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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2003-04-21 18:52
Hi Everyone,
Almost 50 years ago, my college teacher gave me a Maccaferri Reed-o-Meter to try out and I have been using it ever since. Does anyone else use one?
I play about a 12 for clarinet and a 7 - 9 for soprano, alto, and tenor. The device still cost about $18 or so and it has saved me a great deal of money amd more importantly time.
Here is a website http://framerican.com/
HRL
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Author: Ralph G
Date: 2003-04-21 19:06
Devices to measure reed strengths -- heavens!
What will they come up with next -- contraptions that allow men to soar above the firmament with the falcons?
Never heard of these. Sounds like a handy little thing.e
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Post Edited (2003-04-21 20:07)
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2003-04-21 19:54
HRL--More please. Batteries? Works how? Does one meter cover all strengths? Their webpage might indicate you buy a meter with a certain range. Lasted for 50 years? No replacements?
"Inquiring minds want to know" Thanks.
Bob A
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-04-21 20:16
At home I have a Jack Russell Tone-O-Meter: When I sound like doo-doo, my smallest dog starts to howl. If I sound pretty good, he gets quiet. Requires no batteries and covers the entire range of reed strengths.
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2003-04-21 21:26
Hi,
Yes, it is a handy little device. You just depress the button on the side, insert the reed and release, and then check the reading in the window. I'm still using the original batteries (there is just a series of levers inside).
If you look at the website, you see there is a scale on the front of the device. The readings just equate to Soft, Medium, and Hard. I play La Voz MH so I start with clarinet reeds that are a 12 to 13 and guess what, they play.
The Reed-o-meter probably measure the amount of flex in the tip. While not the total answer, I can then pop a reed into my mouth after measuring and it seems to play. Those that are higher numbers than I use, are usually too stiff.
Funny, I just assumed that everyone knew about these cool little things. I would not be without it but I do not carry it in my case.
HRL
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